16 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary ad lists a dark brown horse for sale and a good driving horse available in Perry Ohio with contact details, plus a notice about the sixth annual Jefferson County Old Settlers reunion at Oxkalcoss August 8 to 10 and a U S Honduras disarmament update amid regional tensions with Guatemala and El Salvador.
Pittsburg July 10 Mrs Holman mother of Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw ten interview defends her daughter against claims she introduced Evelyn to White denying nudity and loss of control. She says Evelyn was cared for and guarded by her and Stoward and will reveal more in time. A popular subscription.
New York July 1. Bryan, in the Herald from London, suggests raising funds for the upcoming New York reception through a popular subscription. He proposes publishing all donors who contribute eight or more, to show funds are not from trust and to set a campaign example.
Judge Buskirk sustains demurrer for Thomas Taggart and others delaying receiver appointment for Franch Lick Hotel. Attorney General Miller serves notice of appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court arising from the case. President is reported in conference.
Oyster Bay July 16 Tait met the president to discuss establishing a brigada post and to settle matters before the secretary travels to Canada on vacation. Ulop P Duon Mr Dooley and General Theodore Hingham are expected to see the president during the day. KILLED WRONG MAN.
Russian dispatch reports details of an attempted assassination on Gen Koslov in St. Petersburg. The shooter, who did not reveal his name, claimed affiliation with the social revolutionary organization FE. His misperceived target and erratic statements are noted amid the chaotic aftermath.
Rain sweeps the region with heavy fall in New Mexico and Oklahoma, lighter amounts in Nebraska and Kansas. Reports show up to three inches in some areas, aiding corn and improving crop prospects across the belt. A steady job offer with a furnished house is noted at the end.
Fort Leavenworth troops started a rain soaked march toward Fort Riley in three columns. Engineers battalion and signal company headed via Lawrence and Topeka, cavalry detachment routed 40 miles through Atchison and neighboring counties, intantry regiment to depart Wednesday morning. Soldiers carried new dog tents blankets and canteen. Embroidery and laces at Mm Prentiss 1102 Massachusetts Street.
Undertaker C Bussley notes Dr EM Owens has moved his practice into a new suite inside the People’s State Bank building located at 2802 Mass Street.
The Douglas County bonded indebtedness totals 347000 with maturities to 10 million if no new bonds are issued. The City of Lawrence owes 194,000 and is in arrears on lands and taxes. County school districts carry 34,211. Eudners and Grant townships hold 92,000 and 32,500 in bonded debts. An additional Ladrones report from Manila states Lieutenant Costello reports a fight at Casiguap where Villafeuerte’s sitter was killed and Helen, brother of a Ladrones leader, was captured.
Mrs Thaw and her son met briefly in the Tombs as guards forbade full access. The warden upheld rules requiring search and bars between them while a short, tearful reunion occurred. A later family council was held with Attorney General Partridge present. Also Baltimore news notes inventor William Paterson died at age 15 after an operation.
Milwaukee July 16. Miss Pearl Sailing of Winfield Kansas wed Joseph Bartholomew in Chicago. Bartholomew, cornet soloist with the United Indian band, is son of Chief Aasinaboine. The marriage followed a courtship in Lawrence and Chicago, despite parental opposition.
A Colorado and Southern passenger train bound for Denver's convention was partially derailed near Forbes Junction early today. Engineer Marte Julien was crushed beneath the engine and the fireman was badly hurt, while all passengers escaped unharmed. The curve likely prevented a larger disaster as the fast run prevented worse outcomes.
An Arkansas City Kansas firm received an order from Amsterdam Holland for 1,000,000 pounds of foil. The order will be sent in two shipments the first in July via Galveston carrying 1,023,000 pounds and the second in August via Newport News carrying 980,000 pounds.
July 16 Edward F Kloss and his wife were found dead in a room over the woman’s military store. Both victims had throats cut and gunshot wounds to the head. Police believe Kloss killed them then himself after a suicide note indicating they planned to die.
Sohuls and Rittner completed a handsome city delivery wagon for Lawrence Elestria Light Co. The night running, strong wagon is yellow trimmed with red and dark green, showing high grade work and meticulous painting. The Lawrence firm’s ability is praised as evident in the craft and finish.
The funeral of Charles Apltz was held Sunday afternoon with Rev kh E Stautler officiating. The Grand Army oversaw burial and townsfolk gathered despite rain. E T Good was brought from Topeka for burial, services led by the Masonic lodge and Dr Laing at the grave. Mrs Rebekah Noland, mother of J Noland, was feted by many friends at her funeral, led by Rev CL Milton.
Readable items list vanilla ice cream chocolate loaf er, brown bread ice cream and apricot yogurt at Wiedemann's. Although fragmentary, the notice highlights dessert flavors and baked goods offered by the shop.
Denver notes thousands arriving by train for the annual Elka gathering with thirty special trains scheduled. The grand lodge opens tonight as Alfred Belt, a South African financier connected to the Jameson raid, is reported dead. Casual ads announce headache tablets and bicycle bargains at local stores.
The petition for a rehearing of the Burton case before the U S Supreme Court argues that section 1 732 was unconstitutional and void and that the court overlooked key considerations. It claims lack of proof of radiotment or services to Rialto Grain and asserts improperly admitted testimony and errors by Burton's counsel.
Lawrence Hoys defeated Baldwin in a high scoring baseball game. Walker delivered a key base hit and Dixeo earned the win by striking out 21 batters, while Dimary's catching stood out for Lawrence.
Incipient mutiny erupts at the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul as two soldiers refuse orders and are supported by their regiment. A court inquiry will be instituted to investigate the incident.
A powder mill near Ashland Wisconsin exploded harming twenty and killing three workers. The Sitanic Dynamite company owned the mill. about twenty structures were engulfed and windows shattered across Ashland by the blast.
Registration opens for a 1,000,000 acre Shoshone Reservation land run at Shoshone Landar Thermopolis and Warland. About 47,000 people are expected to register. Registration closes July 31 with drawings starting August 4. Bargains in stationery at Boughton.
Pittsburg July 11 taking of testimony in the Hartje divorce was postponed to tomorrow after counsel for Mrs. Hartje urged delays to allow defense experts to review the Medina letters. Judge Frazer scolded the counsel for sensationalism and noted too much newspaper talk, warning both sides to act aboveboard.
Reber an elderly resident of Hadora suffered a paralytic stroke last Saturday while in his chair. He remains in serious condition and can speak but has no feeling in his left side.
In Topeka last night Mr Nellis Aimelia Garlinghouse married Edward Shefield Cowdrick. The ceremony occurred at 10 30 pm as Miss Cora Van Stein wed WE Katrick with a wedding breakfast served and the couple leaving for Ellsworth Minnesota to start their married life. Several local residents were mentioned traveling or visiting relatives in Kansas City Excelsior Springs and Denver with plans for upcoming visits and trips.
The fall real estate market in Lawrence and Douglas County is predicted to surge after a quarter century lull. Despite pessimistic forecasts, land is selling at rising prices as buyers from rural districts eye farms and investments. The surge follows record grain crops and an outlook of continued agricultural expansion. Local ads note services and shops amid the market upswing.
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